3. Sensitivity to the Light
If brightly lit rooms or sunlight is irritating, you may be experiencing one sign of conjunctivitis. This kind of light sensitivity can be caused by other conditions, but if they are paired with other pinkeye symptoms, such as eye discharge, you may have a bacterial or viral infection.
If you usually feel comfortable in bright spaces and the sensitivity seems to occur suddenly, you should see a doctor rule out pinkeye. Wearing sunglasses may alleviate this symptom in the short-term.
The light sensitivity connected with conjunctivitis is the result of an infection that impairs the functioning of the eye and its ability to deal with light.